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Position Title
Engineering Technician (Civil)
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
CERL23XXXXXX3957HW Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, November 3, 2023 to Friday, May 31, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Military Spouse Direct Hire Authority (DHA) Outside the US:

You may be eligible for this hiring category if you are the spouse of a member of the Uniformed Service permanently assigned to a location outside the United States and you meet all of the following conditions: 
  • You and your sponsor were married prior to the date authorizing the relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS)) to a foreign duty station; and
  • You have arrived at the foreign duty station identified on your sponsor's PCS orders; and
  • You reside with your sponsor at the foreign duty station; and
  • The position you are applying to is within the same commuting area as your sponsor's permanent duty station (as listed on the PCS orders).

In order to verify your eligibility for the Military Spouse Direct Hire Authority, you are required to submit the documentation listed below:
  • A copy of the Service Member's PCS orders. PCS orders must include a statement authorizing the spouse to accompany the member to the foreign duty station, the specific location to which the member is assigned, and the effective/report date of the PCS.
  • Verification of the marriage to the service member (e.g., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage). If the PCS orders include your full name and indicate that you are the spouse of the service member, you do not have to submit verification of the marriage at the time of application. If selected, verification of marriage will be required prior to entrance on duty.
Are you eligible for Military Spouse Direct Hire Authority?
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
2. Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. Are you willing to disclose your financial affiliations prior to employment and annually thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
3. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Do you currently possess or are you willing and able to obtain and maintain a valid license to comply with the requirement? (limit characters)
4. This is a Term position scheduled to last 4 years. This term position may be made permanent depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment? (limit characters)
5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of [25]% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to [25]% of the time? (limit characters)
Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Engineering Technician (Civil) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Engineering Technician (Civil) at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Serves as an engineering technician with responsibility for assisting the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) and senior engineering technician in administering navigation project construction contracts. (limit characters)
3. Assists in preparation of Government estimates for contract modifications. (limit characters)
4. Provides technical support to Engineering Division in planning for work, preparation of plans and specifications. (limit characters)
5. Input data, reports and other contract administration files into an automated data system such as Resident Management System (RMS). (limit characters)
6. Reviews technical data and reports for input in Resident Management System (RMS) and assists in preparation and review of pay estimates. (limit characters)
7. Reviews daily reports and monitors status of progress on current contracts. (limit characters)
8. Prepares before and after survey requests and reviews surveys to determine areas to be dredged. (limit characters)
9. Periodically monitors dredged material disposal sites during and after construction/maintenance. (limit characters)
10. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)